Sunday, August 29, 2010

Safeway week of August 25-31

Transaction
(1) Cheez-It white cheddar $1.25
(1) Cheetos Mighty Zinger $2.49
(1) Cheetos Puffs Jumbo $2.49
(1) Cheetos Twisted Puffs $2.49
(1) Nabisco mini oreos 3/$5
(1) Chocolate Teddy Graham Crackers 3/$5

Used
Nabisco cookies $0.99 with weekly in ad
Cheetos $1.49 with weekly in ad
(1) $1/1 Cheetos Mighty Zinger (coupon from sample)
(1) $1/2 any Cheetos (tearpad placed in the chips aisle at Safeway)
(1) $0.75/2 Nabisco Cookies or Crackers
$2 CAT from a previous transaction

Total before coupons: $12.06
TOTAL AFTER COUPONS: $2.95 (no tax on food)

Stocking up on our favorite snacks.

Saturday, August 28, 2010

Rite Aid Deal Week of August 22-28

Transaction #1
(2) Pilot Frixion erasable blue or black gel pens (2pk.) B1G1 FREE $3.99
(1) Plastic Juice pitcher $1
(1) Kotex Lightdays Pantiliners (18-22ct.) $0.99
(1) Gain Dish Liquid (10.3oz. ) $1.49
(1) Huggies sz 5 Little Movers diapers $8.99
Get $2 +UP reward
(1) Orville Redenbacher's Microwave Popcorn (3-4ct.) $1.99
Get $1 +UP reward
(1) Bengay Cream 2oz. $5.99
Get $1 +UP reward

Used
$5/$25 Video Value coupon
(1) $3/1 Bengay product (in ad coupon)
(1) $2/1 Bengay product exp. 9/20/10 (RP 06/20/10)
(1) $1/1 Bengay Cream or Patches August VV
(2) $1/1 Pilot Pen printable
(1) $1/1 Pilot Frixion Erasable Pens or Highliters August VV
(1) $1/1 Kotex or U-Kotex Pads, Liners, or Tampons July VV
(1) Free Gain Dish liquid (mailed from P&G) exp. 9/30/10
(1) $2/1 Huggies Little Movers exp. 12/31/10 (found inside a package of Huggies Jeans Diaper)
(1) $2/1 Huggies Diapers, Pull-Ups or Goodnites August VV
(1) $0.40/1 Orville Reddenbacher Popping Corn exp. 10/1/10 (RP 8/1/10)
$3 +UP reward

Total before coupons: $28.43
TOTAL AFTER COUPONS: $1.64 (including tax)
Received $4 +UP reward

Transaction #2
(2) Garnier Nutrioniste Skin Care B1G1 50% $10.48
Get $3 +UP reward
(1) King Size Snickers $1.59

Used
$1/$10 any skin care purchase exp. 8/28/10
(2) $2/1 Garnier Nutritioniste Cleanser/Moisturizer exp. 9/15/10 (RP 8/8/10)
(1) $2/1 Garnier Nutritioniste skin care product August VV
(1) $2/1 Garnier Nutritioniste skin care product July VV
$2 +UP reward

Total before coupons: $12.07
TOTAL AFTER COUPONS: $1.90 (including tax)
Received $6 +UP reward

Was able to get a snickers king size candy bar for only $0.60. Single size was on sale for $0.50. I actually had planned on getting a lot products on SCR sale but I went shopping in the afternoon. Oh well, next week.....new stuff.

Trip to buy grapes!!!

Save Mart
Grapes $0.67/lb
(4) GUM toothbrushes $3.96

Used
(4) $1/1 GUM toothbrush, exp. 10/31/10 (RP 8/8/10)

Total before coupons: $5.39
TOTAL AFTER COUPONS: $1.78

I went to the store just to buy grapes.

Friday, August 27, 2010

Quick stop at Target

Transaction
(1) Nestle Ready-to-Bake cookie dough (160z.) $1.99
(3) Scotch magic tape $2.10
(3) Johnson & Johnson First Aid Kit (trial size) $2.97
(1) Edge shave gel $1.97
(3) Hunt's Snack Pack (4pk.) $2.52

Used
(1) $1/1 Nestle Toll House Refrigerated Cookie Dough exp. 9/19/10 (SS 8/22/10)
(1) $3/3 Select First Aid products exp. 11/30/10 (SS 8/1/10)
(1) $1/3 Scotch Magic Tape exp. 111/19/10 (SS 8/8/10)
(1) $1/1 Edge Shave Gel or Shave Cream @TARGET exp. 10/3/10 (SS 8/22/10)
(1) $0.75/1 Edge Shave Gel exp. 9/18/10 (SS8/1/10)
(1) $1/3 Hunt's snack pack @TARGET exp. 8/28/10

Total before coupons: $11.55
TOTAL AFTER COUPONS: $4.63 (including tax)

I just noticed while typing this post up that I was jipped about $0.30. My scotch tape coupon took off only $0.70 instead of $1. Lesson learned, next time check your receipt before leaving the store.

Monday, August 23, 2010

CVS Deal Week of August 22-28

Transaction #1
(2) Snicker bars $1
(1) Colgate total advanced 5.8 oz $2.99
SC Johnson Cleaning Products
Get $3 ECBs wyb $10 (Limit 1)

(1) Glade Sense & Spray Starter Kit $5
(1) Glade Plugins Scented Oil Lasting Impressions Holder $5
(1) Green Bag Tag $0.99

Used
$5/$15 CRT
(1) $0.50 any snicker or m&m single size candy bar CRT
(1) $0.50 green bag tag CRT
(1) $1/1 Colgate total CRT
(1) $3/1 Glade Plugins Scented Oil Lasting Impressions holder printable
(1) $3/1 Glade Sense & Spray Starter Kit printable
(1) $1/1 Select Colgate Toothpastes exp. 8/28/10 (SS 08/08/10)

Total before coupons: $14.98
TOTAL AFTER COUPONS: $0.98
Received $3 ECB

Transaction #2
(1) Rembrandt toothpaste 2.6 oz $7.99

Used
(1) $3/1 rembrandt product CRT
(1) $3/1 printable coupon
$2 ECB from a previous transaction

Total before coupons: $7.99
TOTAL AFTER COUPONS : $0.70 including tax

Finally got my green bag tag. I didn't know how it worked until Angie told me, THANK YOU. It's a scan a day and $1 ECB on the fourth visit. There is still more shopping to be done. Figured I go do the raincheck for Blink Tears from last week and the Blink Gel Tears this week.

Walgreens Deal Week of August 22-28

Transaction #1
(2) Benadryl Allergy Relief $8.98
Get $5 RR wyb 2
(1) Penway Filler Paper, 130 Sheets $0.39

Used
(2) $1/1 Benadryl Allergy, exp. 9/20/10 (RP 6/20/10)
$4 RR from a previous transaction

Total before coupons: $9.37
TOTAL AFTER COUPONS: $4.19 (Including tax)
Received $5 RR

Transaction #2
(2) Reach Total Care Toothbrush $5.98
(2) Kettle Chips, 5oz. 2/$3
(2) Kelloggs Pop-Tarts (8pk.), 2/$5
Get $2 RR wyb 2
(1) Penway Filler Paper, 130 sheets $0.39

Used
(2) $1/1 Kettle Brand Potato Chip Bags, exp. 10/30/10 (RP 8/15/10)
(1) $1/2 Kelloggs Pop-Tarts, exp. 9/5/10
(1) $2/2 Reach Toothbrush printable
$1/1 IVC Dental Care (scanned twice)
$5 RR from previous transaction

Total before coupons: $14.37
TOTAL AFTER COUPONS: $2.92 (including tax)
Received $2 RR

Another slow week for me at Walgreens. Once again I got the same rude cashier. She made me feel like a criminal when using the coupons.

Sunday, August 22, 2010

Another Rite Aid Deal Week of August 15-21

Transaction #1
(1) Halls Cough drops 30ct. $1
(2) Oreo chocolate sandwiches 2oz. $1.58
(1) Crest 3D Vivid Whitestrips 10ct. $22.99
$10 +UP reward

Used
$5/$25 RA Non-Prescription Purchase - Wellness+ Video
$1/$10 Any Oral Care Purchase
(1) $1/2 Nabisco Brand Cookies or Crackers August VV
(1) $0.50 Hall (30 ct. bag) July VV
(1) $10 Select Crest Whitestrips exp 8/31/10 (P&G 8/1/10)
$3.50 +up reward
$5 Gift card

Total before coupons: $25.57
TOTAL AFTER COUPONS: $0.80 (including tax)
Received $10+UP reward

Transaction #2

(4) Pepsi Products 12oz. 12pk. $12

$3+ UP reward wyb 4

(1) Herbal Essences Twisted Curls Mousse 6.8oz. $2.99

$2+ UP reward

(1) Herbal Essences Twisted Curls Gel 6oz. $2.99

$2+ UP reward

(1) Veet $6.49

Used

$5/$25 Redplum printable

(1) $3/1 Veet (in ad coupon)

(1) $3/1 Veet Hair Removal Product printable

(1) FREE Aussie/Herbal Essence Styler wyb Aussie/Herbal Essence Item (P&G 8/1/10)

$10+ up reward from previous transaction

Total before coupons: $26.87 (including CRV)

TOTAL AFTER COUPONS: $4.90 (including tax)

Received $7 +UP reward

This is worthy of a Rite Aid $5 challenge. Some of the deals were on the weekend only. I was down in Hercules, CA over the weekend and went with Master couponer, Angie. Without her I would have never got my totals under $10. I never expected Herbal Essences to print $2+up reward in the same transaction. I thought one was the limit. And here is to more very cheap Veet. Love that stuff. I should be the spokeperson for it. It's totally painless and it doesn't reek until you're washing it off. Very touchable smooth legs and doesn't dry my skin.

Friday, August 20, 2010

CVS Deal Week of August 15-21

Transaction #1
(2) Emerald Peanuts 4.5oz. $2
(2) Head & Shoulders $4.99
Get $2 ECB (Limit 1)
(1) Purex Complete 3-in-1 Laundry Sheets (20ct.) $5.99
(1) Crest Clinical Gum Protection Toothpaste (4oz.) $3.49
(1) Glide Clinical Protection Floss $3.49
Get $2.50 ECB (Limit 2)

Used
$5/$25 (from email)
(1) $0.75/1 Crest Toothpaste or Liquid Gel, exp. 8/31/10 (P&G 8/1/10)
(1) $0.75/1 Glide Floss, exp. 8/31/10 (P&G 8/1/10)
(1) $1/1 Head & Shoulders Shampoo/Conditioner, exp. 9/30/10 (RP 8/15/10)
(1) B1G1 Head & Shoulders Product, exp. 8/31/10 (SS 7/11/10)
(2) $1/1 Emerald Nuts, exp. 9/26/10 (RP 8/15/10)
(1) $3/1 Purex Complete 3-in-1 Laundry Sheets, exp. 9/11/10 (RP 8/15/10)
$4 ECB from a previous transaction

Total before coupons: $24.95
TOTAL AFTER COUPONS: $5.32 (including tax)
Received $9 ECB

Transaction #2
(2) Kellogg's Pop-Tarts (8pk.) 3/$5
(1) Huggies Little Movers Jeans Diaper $8.99
(1) Gold Emblem Dumdums $0.99

Used
$4/1 Huggies Jeans Diaper CRT
(1) $1/2 Kellogg's Pop-Tarts, exp. 9/5/10 (RP7/11/10)
(1) $2/1 Huggies Little Movers Diapers (found inside Huggies Jeans Diaper), exp. 12/31/10
$5 ECB from previous transaction

Total before coupons: $13.31
TOTAL AFTER COUPONS: $2.11 (including tax)

I learned two things this week. First, if you have CVS dollar off coupons (ex. $5 off a $25 purchase) and you don't make it all the way to $25, the cashiers usually don't make a big deal, as long as you are close to the said amount the coupon still works. Secondly, I did read about rainchecks but obviously I still didn't understand how it worked. The raincheck doesn't expire and it includes the sale price and the ECB. I can't imagine how many things I wanted to buy but I thought oh well since it out of stock, well out of luck.

Wednesday, August 18, 2010

Rite Aid Deal Week of August 15-21

Transaction #1
(1) Crest ProHealth Sensitive Sheild Toothpaste (6 oz.) $2.99
Qualifies toward $5/$15 or $10/$25 Oral Care SCR #556
Get $1.50 +UP reward
(1) AMO Complete Multi-Purpose Solution (12 oz.) $7.99
Get $7.99 SCR #51
(1) Sea Breeze Deep Clean Astringent (10 oz.) $4.99
Get $3 SCR #68
Get $1 +UP reward
(1) L'oreal Root Rescue $6.99
Get $2 +UP reward
(2) Cadbury Candy Bars (3.5 oz.) 2/$4
Get $1 +UP reward wyb 2

Used
$5/$25 Redplum printable
(1) $2/1 L'oreal Hair Color August VV
(1) $3/1 L'oreal Haircolor, exp. 11/7/10 (RP 8/15/10)
(1) $1/1 Complete Solution for Contacts, exp. 9/30/10 (RP 8/15/10)
(1) $1/1 Sea Breeze, exp. 9/30/10 (SS 8/8/10)
(1) $0.50/1 Crest Toothpaste or Liquid Gel, exp. 8/31/10 (P&G 8/1/10)
$7.50 +up reward from a previous transaction

Total before coupons: $25.46
TOTAL AFTER COUPONS: $5.46
Received $5.50 +UP reward

Transaction #2
(2) Tums Peppermint 3 Roll Pack $2
(3) Sour Patch Kids Gummies (bonus bags) $4.50
Get $1 +UP reward wyb 2

Used
(2) $1/1 any Tums Product printable
(1) $2/3 Various Brands - Gum, Candy or Halls exp. 10/31/10 (SS 8/8/10)
$2 +up reward from the previous transaction

Total before coupons: $6.50
TOTAL AFTER COUPONS: $0.68 (including tax)
Received $1 +UP reward

My receipt is always a mile long after using all the coupons but the savings are so worth it.

Thursday, August 12, 2010

Rite Aid Deal Week of August 8-15

Transaction
(1) Sensodyne Fresh Impact Toothpaste (travel size) $1.59
Qualifies toward $5/$15 or $10/$25 Oral Care SCR #556
(2) Gardetto's (5.5 oz.) 2/$3
(2) Chex Mix (8.75oz.) 2/$3
Qualified toward $5/25 Box Tops for Education SCR #10
Get $1 +UP reward wyb 2
(1) Visine Eye Drops (15ml) $5.29
Get $3 +UP reward
(8) Dry Idea Deodorant BIGI $4.29

Used
$5/$25 Redplum printable
(2) $0.50/1 Gardetto's Snack Mix printable
(2) $0.55/1 Chex Mix printable
(1) $1.50/1 Sensodyne Toothpaste August VV
(1) $1/1 Visine Eye Drops (in ad coupon)
(1) $2/1 Visine Product, exp. 9/30/10 (RP 8/8/10)
(4) B1G1 Right Guard or Dry Idea, exp. 8/31/10 (RP 7/25/10)
$2 +up reward from a previous transaction

Total before coupons: $30.04
TOTAL AFTER COUPONS: $0.55 (including tax)
Received $4 +UP reward

Had to have the assistant store manager come by because the cashier refused to take B1G1 coupons on a B1G1 sale. The coupon policy definitely came in handy today.

CVS Deal Week of August 8-14

Transaction
(2) Bic Soleil Disposable shavers (4ct.) B1G1 50% $6.69
(1) Gold Emblem sour candy 4oz. $0.99
(1) Check strawberry cookies 8oz. $1

Used
(1) B1G1 Bic Disposable Shaver, exp. 8/29/10 (SS 8/1/10)
(1) $3/1 Bic Soleil
$2 ECB from a previous transaction

Total before coupons: $12.02
TOTAL AFTER COUPONS: $1.21 (including tax)

Missed out on a lot of the deals because it was out of stock. Seems I need to go to the store before 12PM. I thought that was early enough.

Sunday, August 8, 2010

Wal*mart week of August 4-10

Transaction
(1) Pepperidge Farm Soft Bake cookies $2.50
(2) Ragu Alfredo Sauce $3
(2) Glade Carpet & Room Odor Eliminator $3.96
(1) Clean & Clear face wash (trial size) $0.97

Used
(2) $1/1 Glade Tough Odor Solutions Product exp. 8/21/10 (SS 8/1/10)
(1) $0.60/2 Ragu Pasta Sauce
(1) $1/1 Pepperidge Farm printable
(1) $1/1 any Clean & Clear product printable

Total before coupons: $10.43
TOTAL AFTER COUPONS: $5.48 (including tax)

Wal*mart 10% employee discount was figured into the total.

Wednesday, August 4, 2010

Walgreens Deal Week of August 1-7

Transaction
(3) Huggies Wipes 72ct $ 8.40
(1) Crayola Crayons 24pk. $0.85
Get $1 RR
(1) Veet $5.94
(1) Papermate Color Highlighters 6pk. $0.16
(2) M&Ms Pretzel 9.9oz. $4.24
(1) U by Kotex Pantiliner 50pk. $4.16

Used
15% off eligible store items August 2-4
(1) $3/1 Veet hair removal product printable
(1) $3/1 Veet (August Walgreens book)
(3) $1/1 Huggies Baby Wipes, 64 or 72 ct. (August Walgreens book)
(1) $2.50/3 huggies wipes product printable (Smartsource.com)
(1) $2/1 Kotex or U by Kotex Liners, 48-64pk (August Walgreens book)
(1) $1/1 U by Kotex product printable
(2) $1/1 M&Ms pretzel exp. 9/2/10 (RP 7/25/10)

Total before coupons: $23.75
TOTAL AFTER COUPONS: $7.25
Received $1 RR

The 15% off pass really helped save a lot on baby wipes. Now I got to figure out what to do with the wipe containers once the wipes are used up. Also bought yet another Veet. My shaving days are over...hello smooth legs...yay!!!